There are 3 ways to get from State College to Downingtown by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0400s / ...
- Take the train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtraktrain Keystone Service
3h 55m$37–76Drive 157.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from State College to Downingtowncar 157.2 mi
3h 9m$29–42Fly, train
- Fly from Penn State University Park Airport (SCE) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane SCE - PHL
- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtraktrain
4h 33m$65–408
State College to Downingtown by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from State College to Downingtown is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from State College to Downingtown is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs $28 - $45.
The distance between State College and Downingtown is 159 miles. The road distance is 158.1 miles.
The best way to get from State College to Downingtown without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from State College to Downingtown, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between State College to Downingtown is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from State College to Downingtown.
There are 96+ hotels available in Downingtown.
What companies run services between State College, PA, USA and Downingtown, PA, USA?
There is no direct connection from State College to Downingtown. However, you can take the bus to Harrisburg Bus Station, walk to Harrisburg, then take the train to Downingtown Amtrak. Alternatively, you can drive from State College to Downingtown in around 3h 9m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Penn State University Park Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Harrisburg to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from 30th Street Station to Downingtown Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–21
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from State College Bus Station to Harrisburg Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–26
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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